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California Gained 28,300 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs in March 2024

California’s employers added 28,300 nonfarm payroll jobs in March 2024 and the unemployment rate held steady at 5.3 percent, according to data released today by the Employment Development Department (EDD) from two surveys. The job gain follows a job loss of 6,600 in February mostly due to weather impacts - revised down by 3,200. But job growth has gained momentum overall during the last eight months with a total gain of 205,200 jobs and an average monthly increase of 25,700 jobs.

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EDD Awards $995,000 to Assist Aerospace Workers Laid Off at Northrop Grumman

The Employment Development Department (EDD) announced today that it has awarded $995,000 to the South Bay Workforce Investment Board, Inc. (SBWIB) to offer assistance to 965 workers laid off by Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, and El Segundo. The SBWIB will use the funding to provide training, education, and job services to guide these aerospace industry workers into high-quality careers that offer financial stability and opportunities for advancement in the South Bay and greater Los Angeles regions.

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Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) now available to San Diego County workers impacted by severe winter storms

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San Diego County workers whose employment or self-employment was impacted by severe winter storms and flooding between January 21 and January 23, 2024, are now able to apply for federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits. The new DUA availability follows a presidential major disaster declaration (FEMA-4758-DR) that was issued on February 19, 2024.

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The EDD awards $995,000 to the San Diego Workforce Partnership to assist in immediate recovery efforts after local storms

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The Employment Development Department (EDD) announced today that it has awarded $995,000 to the San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP) to aid local recovery efforts in response to unprecedented storms throughout the area in early 2024. The atmospheric storms are expected to have lingering long-term impacts on business operations, residents, and San Diego County's workforce.

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EDD awards $1 million to enhance the English Language Learners Integrated Education and Training Program

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The Employment Development Department (EDD) announced today it has awarded $1 million to International Rescue Committee, Inc., (IRC), which will provide technical assistance and continuous improvement services to a portfolio of English Language Learner (ELL) Integrated Education and Training programs across California. These programs help ELLs gain equitable access to high-quality jobs. The grant will be used to assist eight funding recipients that were awarded a total of $17.9 million in August 2023 from the ELL Integrated Education and Training Fund for Program Year 2022-23.

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EDD benefit payments now issued on new Money Network prepaid debit cards

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Starting February 15, 2024, the Employment Development Department (EDD) begins issuing payments for unemployment, disability, and Paid Family Leave customers on new Money Network prepaid debit cards. Benefit payments will no longer be issued on Bank of America debit cards. The EDD previously announced it was reaching out to its customers with related timelines and information to assist them in transitioning to Money Network Cards.

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The EDD awards $26.7 million to provide job training and support services to displaced oil and gas industry workers

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The Employment Development Department (EDD) announced today that it has awarded four organizations a total $26.7 million from the State of California General Fund for the Displaced Oil and Gas Workers Fund grant opportunity. The selected organizations will assist workers who are impacted by California’s gradual transition from oil and gas towards renewable energy. Awardees will guide displaced oil and gas industry workers into high-quality careers that offer economic stability and clear pathways for advancement.

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EDD awards $7 million to La Cooperativa Campesina de California to aid farmworkers at Prima Wawona

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The Employment Development Department (EDD) announced today that it has awarded $7 million to La Cooperativa Campesina de California (La Cooperativa), a non-profit organization dedicated to helping California’s farmworkers achieve lasting prosperity and self-sufficiency through education, training, placement, and other supportive services. La Cooperativa will use grant funds to provide outreach, and employment and training services to farmworkers affected at Prima Wawona, and other agricultural workers laid off throughout the State.

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